TacMed IV Evaporative Cooling System (IVECS)
Power-free, reusable evaporative cooling pouch that keeps IV fluids safe in extreme heat.
What is the TacMed IVECS? A power-free, reusable IV fluid cooling pouch from Tactical Medical Solutions (SKU MEDTAC0412) that keeps IV bags at a safe temperature for up to 18 hours in extreme heat. It uses evaporative physics — not cold packs — accommodates both 500 mL and 1,000 mL IV bags, and can be converted into a pressure infuser with a standard blood pressure cuff. NSN 6515-01-530-7024.
Key Specifications
| Manufacturer | Tactical Medical Solutions (TacMed) |
| SKU | MEDTAC0412 |
| NSN | 6515-01-530-7024 |
| Cooling Method | Evaporative (water-to-gas phase change) — no power required |
| Cooling Duration | Up to 18 hours |
| Compatible Bags | 500 mL and 1,000 mL IV bags |
| Preparation | Soak pouch ~15 minutes before use |
| Pressure Infuser Conversion | Compatible with standard blood pressure cuff |
| Reusable | Yes |
| Tested Environment | USAMRMC tested at 54°C (130°F) / 5% humidity for 13.5 hours |
What It Is
Administration of IV fluids heated above 52.2°C (126°F) can damage tissue and red blood cells. In desert environments where ambient temperatures routinely exceed 54°C (130°F), IV bags stored on vehicles or in medical kits will quickly reach dangerous temperatures without active cooling. The TacMed IVECS addresses this with a power-free, evaporative cooling approach that requires nothing more than water and ambient airflow.
The IVECS operates on the physics of evaporation: water absorbed into the pouch material transitions from liquid to vapor, drawing heat energy from the IV bag in the process. This is not a heat-transfer system that requires a pre-chilled pack — the only preparation is soaking the pouch for roughly 15 minutes before inserting the IV bag. Field tests by USAMRMC (U.S. Army Medical Research & Materiel Command) demonstrated that a standard IV bag stored in the IVECS reached only 43.3°C (110°F) after 2.5 hours in a 54°C / 5% humidity environment with no wind, compared to a control bag that reached the 54°C ambient temperature in the same period. Over the 13.5-hour test, the IVECS bag peaked at 50°C — four degrees below the recommended maximum temperature for IV fluid administration.
As a dual-function device, the IVECS can also serve as a pressure infuser: wrapping a standard blood pressure cuff around the outside of the fluid-filled IVECS allows pressurized infusion when gravity-drip rates are insufficient. This versatility makes it a valuable addition to any austere-environment medical kit where fluid temperature management and rapid infusion capability are priorities.
See also the IV/IO & blood transfusion supplies and IFAK kits & first aid.
Related searches: IV fluid cooler, evaporative IV cooling, IVECS, pressure infuser pouch, austere IV fluid management.
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